Canadian Food Recall Classes

Summary

In Canada, food recall classes are defined in Health Canadas Recall Policy (POL-0016), based on the Food and Drugs Act. Class I recalls involve serious health risks, Class II recalls involve temporary or reversible health risks, and Class III recalls involve no likely health risks. Health Canada assigns these classifications based on risk assessments.

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is it not define in an act or a regulation?
The recall classes in Canada are defined in the Recall Policy (POL-*) by Health Canada. This policy is based on the powers granted under the Food and Drugs Act and its regulations, but the specific classification details are outlined in the policy document itself.
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what is the distinction between a Class I, Class II and Class III food recall in Canada? Who assigns the classification levels to a food recalls? On what basis is the classification made?
Sure, here's a quick breakdown:
- Class I Recall: Involves a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
- Class II Recall: Involves a health hazard situation where the use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
- Class III Recall: Involves a situation where the use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Health Canada assigns the classification levels based on the risk assessment of the potential health hazard posed by the product.
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